Foremost & District Chamber of Commerce — Business & Community Survey
Please answer the survey based on your experience and priorities. Follow-up questions will appear based on your responses.
Membership & Engagement
Are you currently a Chamber member?
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Yes
No
Have you been a member in the past?
Yes
No
If yes, why did you choose to leave?
Business Priorities
What is the single biggest challenge your business is currently facing?
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Staffing / Labour
Customer acquisition / sales
Rising costs
Other
Chamber priorities important to your business
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Advocacy on local business issues
Workforce development and training
Networking and relationship-building
Marketing and promotion of local businesses
Events and community engagement
Business resources and tools
Economic development initiatives
Other
Awareness & Participation
Do you know when regular Chamber meetings are held?
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Yes
No
Have you attended a Chamber meeting in the past 2 years?
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Yes
No
What has prevented you from attending?
Would you attend virtually if available?
Yes
No
Maybe
Programs & Tools
Are you aware of Chamber Bucks?
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Yes
No
Have you ever purchased Chamber Bucks?
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Yes
No
What did you use Chamber Bucks for?
Gifts for staff
Gifts for customers
Personal use
Other
Community Engagement
The Foremost Chamber of Commerce currently supports the following Community Events. Which would you support and wish to see continue ? OR tell us about your idea of a new event.
How to workshops - business skills training
Business specific "Lunch & Learn"
Spring Market (May)
Rodeo Market (July)
Christmas Market (Nov)
Chili Cook-off (July)
Competitive BBQ / Smoking Competition
Community Meet & Greet (Local/Municipal, Provincial, Federal, and other dignitaries)
Other
Local Business Environment
Are you aware that the County of Forty Mile and the Village of Foremost do not currently require an annual business license?
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Yes
No
Is it important to you that there are no annual business licenses required?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Was the lack of an annual business license a factor in why you decided to start a business in this jurisdiction?
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Yes
No
Not applicable
Membership Value
Would you consider $60 per year a reasonable investment for a Chamber membership?
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Yes
No
Maybe
What value would you expect to receive from a Chamber membership?
Ideas & Input
What is one service, program, or initiative you would like the Chamber to provide to better support your business?
Would you be open to a short visit or conversation with a Chamber Board Member to discuss your input further?
Yes
No
Follow-Up
Contact information
Best time to be contacted
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